Software Engineering

Vacancies are increasing, technological evolution is accelerating, and identifying top candidates is trickier than ever.

For over ten years, Trust in SODA have taken a community-led approach to recruitment, and in that time, we’ve helped thousands of incredible software engineers find meaningful work in a world that won’t sit still.

Between the influx of candidates and the widespread adoption of AI, software engineering is in a transition period, making it difficult for hiring managers to conduct prompt searches. This is where we come in.

Our specialist software engineer recruiters have the knowledge, means, and community network needed to pinpoint top software engineering talent in a turbulent tech market.

We provide proven full-service permanent and contract talent solutions across the UK, Ireland, the US, Switzerland, Germany, and Luxembourg. Whether you’re hoping to build out an entire software engineering function, jumpstart your latest project, or move into your first interim software engineering job, the Trust in SODA team is here to help.

Want to know more? Contact the team today to find out how we can support your hiring needs. 

 

LIVE JOBS

London, Greater London, South East, England
Full Stack Data Engineer
Full Stack Data Engineer - On-site Central LondonWe've had a new role just go live with an incredibly exciting FinTech who are building AI products which change how analytical and operational work is done in the banking sector. If you're an experienced Full-Stack Data Engineer looking for a challenge to throw yourself into and build something incredible, this is the one for you. It's an extremely rare opportunity to work side-by-side with founders who have already sold businesses for hundreds of millions in their short careers. You'll be surrounded by some of the best minds and engineers you have ever worked with and be able to immerse yourself in a team who all believe they are building something really special. If you're already someone who looks to build AI Agents to solve problems, you'll find yourself in likeminded company. The RoleBuild rock‑solid data pipelines (batch streaming).Shape clean, trusted data models used across the business.Define core metrics with product and commercial teams.Power self‑serve analytics through well‑designed semantic layers.Guarantee data quality with automated tests and rapid incident response.What You’re Signing Up ForA high‑intensity, high‑ownership environment.Big swings, fast pivots, and serious learning.Direct access to founders and real influence on product direction.Hard work, huge impact, zero boredom.What You BringStrong academic background.5 years of data engineering or similar, owning production pipelines.Elite SQL strong data modeling skills.Experience working with tools such as LookML or equivalentsExperience with modern data stack tools.Proven ability to build reliable, observable data systems.If you're at the stage of your career where you're ready to commit fully to a company already with a strong product-market fit and make a defining statement, send over your CV or contact Adam Whitehurst at Trust in Soda for more info.
Adam Whitehurst  Adam Whitehurst
Reading, Berkshire, South East, England
Data Engineer
Data EngineerDuration: Initial 6 monthsLocation:  Remote Rate: £500 - £600 Outside IR35This role focuses on accelerating the development of the Data Platform by contributing to the cross-functional engineering teams within the Wealth business unit. The primary responsibilities involve technical development, ensuring the quality of data solutions, and collaborating with team members.As part of the engineering team, you will work with engineering team leads, solution architects, software engineers, quality engineers, and product members to contribute to the design, development, delivery, and operation of UK Wealth data products.Strong knowledge and recent experience in many of the following data technologies andmethodologies:Data Architecture Principles: Data lakes, data warehouses, ETL/ELT processes (knowledge Debezium advantageous), data modelling, and data governance.Programming Languages: Python (for data manipulation, analysis, and scripting), SQL (for database interaction and data querying), Pyspark, Kafka and potentially Java or Scala for big data processing.Database Technologies: Experience with relational databases like MS SQL Server and PostgreSQL, as well as NoSQL databases (e.g. DynamoDB).Data Intelligence Platforms: Working knowledge of enterprise DI platforms, specificallyDatabricks, including Data ingestion, streaming, transformation, data integration patterns and tools.Data Integration and Pipelines: Building, maintaining, and optimising data pipelines using tools and frameworks designed for efficient data movement and transformation.Cloud Data Platforms: Familiarity with cloud services for data engineering, such as AWS (e.g., S3, Redshift, Glue).Data Testing and Quality: Implementing data quality checks, data validation, and unit testing for data pipelines to ensure data accuracy and reliability.Scripting and Automation: Using Bash, PowerShell, or Python scripts to automate data-related tasks and workflows.Version Control: Proficient with Git and GitHub for managing code and data-related configurations.Build and CI/CD for Data: Understanding and applying CI/CD principles for data pipelines and deployments, including familiarity with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar platforms.Data Security: Awareness of data security practices, including access control, data encryption and compliance with data privacy regulations.Data for AI products/solutions: Knowledge of the use of AI in the context of data. Practicalexperience of AI and AI tooling is beneficial but not required.Key CompetenciesStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levelsAnalytical thinker with a logical approach to problem-solving and solutionsFlexible in approach and mindset to adapt to changing priorities and requirementsAbility to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment, able to prioritise tasks and manage your own time appropriatelyAble to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment to achieve team goals and objectives
Nokwanda KhanyileNokwanda Khanyile
Reading, Berkshire, South East, England
Data Engineer
Data EngineerDuration: Initial 6 monthsLocation:  Remote Rate: £500 - £600 Outside IR35This role focuses on accelerating the development of the Data Platform by contributing to the cross-functional engineering teams within the Wealth business unit. The primary responsibilities involve technical development, ensuring the quality of data solutions, and collaborating with team members.As part of the engineering team, you will work with engineering team leads, solution architects, software engineers, quality engineers, and product members to contribute to the design, development, delivery, and operation of UK Wealth data products.Strong knowledge and recent experience in many of the following data technologies andmethodologies:Data Architecture Principles: Data lakes, data warehouses, ETL/ELT processes (knowledge Debezium advantageous), data modelling, and data governance.Programming Languages: Python (for data manipulation, analysis, and scripting), SQL (for database interaction and data querying), Pyspark, Kafka and potentially Java or Scala for big data processing.Database Technologies: Experience with relational databases like MS SQL Server and PostgreSQL, as well as NoSQL databases (e.g. DynamoDB).Data Intelligence Platforms: Working knowledge of enterprise DI platforms, specificallyDatabricks, including Data ingestion, streaming, transformation, data integration patterns and tools.Data Integration and Pipelines: Building, maintaining, and optimising data pipelines using tools and frameworks designed for efficient data movement and transformation.Cloud Data Platforms: Familiarity with cloud services for data engineering, such as AWS (e.g., S3, Redshift, Glue).Data Testing and Quality: Implementing data quality checks, data validation, and unit testing for data pipelines to ensure data accuracy and reliability.Scripting and Automation: Using Bash, PowerShell, or Python scripts to automate data-related tasks and workflows.Version Control: Proficient with Git and GitHub for managing code and data-related configurations.Build and CI/CD for Data: Understanding and applying CI/CD principles for data pipelines and deployments, including familiarity with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar platforms.Data Security: Awareness of data security practices, including access control, data encryption and compliance with data privacy regulations.Data for AI products/solutions: Knowledge of the use of AI in the context of data. Practicalexperience of AI and AI tooling is beneficial but not required.Key CompetenciesStrong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levelsAnalytical thinker with a logical approach to problem-solving and solutionsFlexible in approach and mindset to adapt to changing priorities and requirementsAbility to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment, able to prioritise tasks and manage your own time appropriatelyAble to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment to achieve team goals and objectives
Nokwanda KhanyileNokwanda Khanyile
London, Greater London, South East, England
Lead Backend Engineer
Lead Backend Engineer – HIRING ASAP Start Date: ASAPDuration: 6 MonthsLocation: RemoteRate: £500 - £600 per day, outside IR35Summary This position is suited for Senior folks, who are motivated, proactive, not afraid to take leadership and are confident to make decisions but are also good team players and have a very good technical skill. Tech stack you will be working in is NodeJS PSQL AWS. ResponsibilitiesNextGen and MDM systems, which are the main engines that are powering our clients’ websites. You should take a tech lead on these services and be able to mentor others, work with EM/Delivery/Product etc. Good tech skills and design principles are probably key here.Key SkillsExperience within NodeJS PSQL AWS.iGaming, or Casino Betting industry experience preferred.
Nathan Peters Nathan Peters
Galway City, County Galway, Ireland
UI Software Engineer
Are you a UI Software Engineer looking for a long term contract? - Get in Touch!Duration: 12 monthsStart date: ASAPLocation: Galway,3 weeks working from home, 1 week in officeRate: €350 – €400 per dayThe Expertise We Are Looking ForDegree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent and you want to learn more.Minimum 6 years overall of development experienceMinimum 6 years of hands-on experience with Angular (Angular 16 preferred), including strong knowledge of components, templates, modules, and Angular CLI.Strong understanding of routing, lazy loading, code-splitting, and optimizing bundle sizes.Proficiency in TypeScript, including interfaces, generics, decorators, and strong typing patternsExperience consuming RESTful APIs, handling HTTP interceptors, authentication tokens, and error handling strategies using Angular's HttpClient.Proficient with CSS or SCSS, and experience building responsive layouts and cross-browser compatible UIs.Experience with Monorepo tooling such as NxDemonstrated ability to write robust unit tests using Jest and build reliable end to end automation using PlaywrightProficiency with middleware Java stack, messaging technologies, and web containers such as Spring Boot and KafkaExperience working hands-on with AWS Cloud Technologies and Services such as, EC2, CloudWatch, S3, VPCs, on-demand instances etc.Proficient in AWS or other cloud platforms and containerization technologies such as EKS and DockerAbility to triage and troubleshoot build and deployment pipeline issues.You appreciate Agile standard methodologies within the Scrum context and have a deep knowledge of the development lifecycleStrong understanding of coding patterns and engineering standard methodologiesExperience mentoring and coaching engineers on standard methodology and engineering excellenceStrong communication and influencing skillsThe Purpose of Your RoleWe will welcome you into the AMT group that takes pride in building innovative solutions for the FX CAT business using agile application development techniques to deliver timely solutions that directly impact the investment process.You will be a UI member of a team working closely with our partners and product owners to understand our domain and deliver value. The team is responsible for implementing products for AMT CAT. The Skills You BringAct as a peer technical leader, helping coach and mentor peers, performing code reviews and helping establish technical standards for the team.Be a technical voice within the team, representing technical solutions at cross squad and leadership sessions.Be a good communicator with a customer-centric mind-set and can run with multiple tasks at a given time.Thrive in a team environment, collaborating freely and actively contributing to how the work gets completed.Have an openness to model Fidelity's Values of Honesty & Integrity, Employee Respect and Quality & Excellence.Are passionate about current and future technologies, and willing to learn constantly.Deliver using engineering practices such as code and design reviews, environment strategy, and build and deployment pipeline development.Ability to quickly learn new concepts and technologiesDesire to work across the full stack of a development environment including the Test Pyramid and deployment pipelineThe Value You DeliverBe highly engaged and build collaborative working relationships with the business as part of the team.Continuously improve technical proficiency by demonstrating knowledge and application of current technologies.Deliver creative and top-quality software in an agile environment that demonstrates a clear understanding of our customers business domain.Develop a keen understanding of the business domain you are working on and actively participate in technology discussions with business partners and other external parties.Work with Squad Lead on translating requirements to stories, delivering solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations.Drive delivery of high-quality/high test coverage code, following Fidelity standards, and methodologies.Provide technical guidance to other team members through code reviews, mentorship
Nokwanda KhanyileNokwanda Khanyile
Greater London, South East, England
Head of Tech
We are proud to partner with a world-renowned, independent digital product studio in their search for a Head of Technology. For over 20 years, they have built a reputation for placing humanity at the heart of technology.They believe that diverse teams build better products. This studio is a community that celebrates different perspectives and prioritizes a healthy, inclusive culture where everyone is empowered to lead and innovate.The RoleThis is a high-impact position for a leader who remains deeply passionate about the "craft" of engineering. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will lead a wider, multidisciplinary team of 25 specialists across Full-stack, Mobile, and QA, with 3-5 direct reports.Unlike purely administrative management roles, you will be the primary technical voice at the start of every project. You will actively participate in "0 to 1" product design and high-level architecture, ensuring every solution is elegant, scalable, and technically sound.Key ResponsibilitiesTechnical Architecture & Design: Act as the technical heartbeat of the studio. You will lead project kick-offs, architecting robust solutions and guiding the high-level design of complex digital products.Inclusive Leadership: Line manage 3–5 Lead/Principal Engineers, focusing on their growth, technical progression, and well-being.Collaborative Partnership: Work side-by-side with Design and Product peers to shape a studio strategy that values diverse thinking and innovative problem-solving.The ProfileTechnical Pedigree: You come from a strong, hands-on engineering backgroundStrategic Problem Solver: You have a proven track record of architecting products from scratch and navigating the technical trade-offs inherent in client-facing environments.People-First Leader: You are an empathetic mentor who understands that psychological safety and technical excellence go hand-in-hand.**Agency/Consultancy Experience would be a bonusWhy Join This Team?Active Technical Voice: You aren't just a manager; you are an architect and a creator who influences the technical direction of every project.Flexibility: A mature hybrid model (2 days in-studio) that respects your life outside of work.Global Community: Collaborate with a network of 120 experts across Tokyo, New York, and Europe to drive technical innovation.If this sounds interesting, please apply, and let's talk 😊
Dominika Kodadova Dominika Kodadova
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
Senior Business Analyst 37780
Senior Business Analyst 37780Start date: ASAPDuration: 12 monthsLocation: 1 week on site, 3 weeks working from home- 1 Waterside, Kingswood Ave, Dublin IrelandRate: €350 - €400 per day  In this role, you will work with your squad to provide effective product partnership through communication, risk mitigation, quality assurance, effective delivery and build strong working relationships across the organization. As a Senior Business Analyst, you must be a highly motivated self-starter with a sense of ownership, attention to detail, and be an effective liaison between stakeholders and your team.The Expertise and Skills You BringIdentify and document business requirements, current and future states, and provide constructive feedback for future process improvements.Experience with workflow design, data analysis, data visualization, and impact analysis.Familiar with the Agile methodology concept and experience in agile tools such as Jira, Confluence, Mural or similar Agile backlog management tools (training is available)Define epics, user stories, acceptance criteria, facilitate story refinement sessions, and demo sprint deliverables.Lead the daily Scrums, Sprint Planning Meetings, Release Planning, Sprint Reviews and Retrospectives.Perform end to end Business Acceptance Testing and ensure the traceability of test cases.You take initiative to communicate issues/client feedback with Squad Leader/team and resolve issues in a timely manner.Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize and interpret information to influence key stakeholders such as Subject Matter Experts, and Business Partners.Manage dependencies across teams and work on multiple projects simultaneously.Proven leadership by mentoring peers and showcase critical thinking by managing conflicts within teams.5-7 years transferable experience.Bachelor’s degree preferred. The TeamWI Customer Solutions provides the WI Agile organization with business analysts and consultants. The Customer Solutions team is responsible for helping the business achieve results. Our role is to turn business objectives into useful plans and solutions that deliver outstanding customer value
Nokwanda KhanyileNokwanda Khanyile
London, Greater London, South East, England
Principal Security Engineer
Principal Security Engineer – Cloud Platform (Remote, UK)We've partnered exclusively with a scaling infrastructure company that's fundamentally transforming how digital and physical components interact in the age of AI. Their core mission is to empower teams to build and deploy sophisticated systems by providing scalable, secure, and robust infrastructure solutions for development, deployment, and scaling.They're looking for a Principal Security Engineer to lead the architecture and development of its next-generation cloud security platform. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you’ll design and build a full Identity & Access Management (IAM) platform from scratch—powering secure access, identity federation, and zero-trust controls for large-scale AI systems.You’ll shape the security foundation of a cutting-edge cloud platform, working across core backend services and collaborating with infrastructure and ML teams. Expect huge technical ownership, complex distributed problems, and the chance to influence engineering standards across the organisation. Requirements:Deep expertise in IAM protocols (OAuth2, OIDC, SAML, JWT) and security architecture.Experience implementing RBAC and Zero-Trust principlesIdeally Experience building an IAM platform or major IAM components from the ground up.Solid understanding of cryptography (PKI, TLS, key rotation, secrets management).Development experience with one of Golang, Python, JavaExperience with microservices, distributed systems, and relational databases (PostgreSQL).Nice to HaveKubernetesIf this sounds like a good fit for you, drop your CV across or contact Adam Whitehurst at Trust in Soda for more info!
Adam Whitehurst  Adam Whitehurst
APTIV
20
Roles Placed
Aptiv, a global tech leader with over 190,000 employees in 46 countries, is developing safer and more sustainable vehicles, including autonomous driving technology. They faced challenges sourcing and retaining top talent in a competitive market with high demand and rising pay rates for specialised tech candidates. Partnering with Trust in SODA provided access to a wider talent pool through an expansive community network. This partnership has positively impacted Aptiv's ability to meet client demand by reducing the time to fill and securing high-quality hires through a wider talent pool.
Aptiv
ARM
6
Key Hires
100%
Fill Rate
Arm, a global leader in computing technology, sought to fill niche roles and partnered with Trust in SODA based on a recommendation from an RPO provider. SODA collaborated with Arm to refine their hiring process, focusing on both technical skills and cultural fit. This involved weekly market insights, qualification calls, and onsite visits to understand Arm's culture. The improved process resulted in a 1.9:1 CV-to-interview ratio and a 1:1 fill rate for all vacancies since May 2023.
arm
BUPA
2:1
CV to Interview Ratio
14 Days
Time to Hire
5
Key Hires Made

With over 50 million customers worldwide, Bupa is a leading multinational healthcare company that provides a range of health and care services, including insurance, hospitals, and clinics.

Our relationship with Bupa began through a personal recommendation – having supported an engineering manager earlier in his career journey, we were his first port of call when he moved to Bupa Dental and needed to build out his team. Having built a foundation of trust over the course of several years, Trust in SODA were retained on an exclusive basis. Working across London and Bristol, we successfully delivered five key placements critical to Bupa’s technology function:

  • QA Engineer
  • Lead User Researcher
  • Full Stack Developer
  • Data Engineer
  • .Net Developer
Bupa
Bupa

Dominika and the Team are fantastic, and will always be my first port of call when we begin hiring!

Bupa
Bupa
Engineering & Architecture Manager
CAPGEMINI
169
Placements
118
Permanent
51
Contract
For over 50 years, Capgemini have delivered transformative business solutions to their clients through leading-edge tech, industry expertise and a highly talented workforce. They faced challenges attracting top talent in a candidate-short market, compounded by UK mobility and security clearance requirements. Partnering with Trust in SODA, Capgemini benefited from dedicated resources, tailored searches, specialized teams, and a global network. SODA quickly became a top supplier, exceeding hiring targets annually and supporting high-volume projects for major clients like Deliveroo, John Lewis, EDF, and public sector organisations.
Capgemini

‘Trust in Soda were one of the key suppliers in relation to both quality and volume of candidates successfully placed.

Communication was key to this success, and our working relationship only strengthened as the year progressed, with mutual respect and honesty being the theme of conversations.’

COMAVE GLOBAL
38
Permanent Hires
SODA Max
Hiring Solution
12
Contract Hires

ComAve was experiencing serious growth and had no talent or HR function. Trust in SODA (part of Trinnovo Group) started with recruiting the HR team and then became the talent function. Setting the strategy for all five of their businesses, we provided a linked ecosystem for talent attraction and management. 

We successfully recruited in 38 roles across Sales, Technology, Engineering, Operations and Marketing, from Junior to C Suite including the COO, across Europe, covering Eastern Europe, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and France, as well as the UK.

One of the most important requirements to our client was speed of delivery, and the SODA team have delivered every time. Our EHS solution streamlines the recruitment process to secure business-critical hires faster.

Comave Global
Sarah Lee

Lauren made it a great experience!! She understood from minute 1 what I needed and was super quick finding the perfect person. She was always available, answered all my questions and made me and the candidate feel super attended all the time."

Sarah Lee
Sarah Lee
People Director
DELIVERY HERO
46
Hires

As Delivery Hero was going through a period of growth due to the internationalisation of their product offering, they onboarded SODA as an embedded partner to assist with reducing time to hire and accessing international talent pools. Working closely with internal stakeholders, we worked across multiple business units and were successful in making 46 hires across React, Mobile, Engineering Management, Go, Flutter, Product, Scala, Data Science, Data Engineers, and MLOps.

Delivery Hero
DELOITTE
57
Key Hires
Trust in SODA has been partnered with Deloitte Ireland for over five years, and in that time, we've made 57 hires across tech and finance roles. Recognising the challenges of Ireland's tech talent market, Deloitte expanded their partnership to include SODA's Contract team. SODA doubled their candidate database within 12 months using a diversity-focused approach, expanding access to a broader talent pool across key areas like software engineering, DevOps, data, cloud, infrastructure, and creative. Leveraging deep industry knowledge, SODA quickly identified niche talent without compromising quality, becoming Deloitte's top-performing agency.
Deloitte
DIGI2AL
59
Roles Placed
Digi2al, experiencing rapid growth, sought a recruitment partner with expertise in immersive GDS technologies to support project planning. They needed to quickly scale their delivery capability without sacrificing quality to meet client demands. Trust in SODA provided a dedicated team, built virtual talent pools, and proactively completed pre-employment checks to expedite hiring. This collaborative approach resulted in 59 successful placements over 18 months. Ultimately, this partnership enabled Digi2al to expand, pursue new opportunities, and enhance its brand reputation.
Digi2al
DYSON
34
Roles Placed
Dyson, a global tech pioneer, needed to expand its creative and technical teams at its competitive institute in Malmsbury, England. Facing geographical restrictions and a desire to diversify its shortlists, Dyson partnered with the Trust in SODA team. SODA immersed itself in Dyson's culture through on-site visits, then leveraged an international network and market-mapping expertise to fulfil Dyson’s hiring needs on time and in budget.
Dyson

Having placed 34 contract roles, Trust in SODA emerged as one of Dyson’s Top suppliers across Technology & Creative roles. 

FIDELIS
30
Perm & Contract Hires

Fidelis is a specialist insurer and reinsurer with long-standing industry relationships and more than 30 years of underwriting, risk management, claims, and actuarial knowledge.

Our relationship with Fidelis began through our sister brand, Broadgate, who were retained to support on transformation, legal, and compliance-focused roles.

What began as a Broadgate relationship soon evolved into a cross-brand collaboration, with Trust in SODA stepping in to cover Onda’s growing technology needs.

Since then, we’ve made more than 30 successful placements across Tech Architecture, Software Engineering, SQL, PowerApps, QA, Actuarial, Underwriting, Risk, Compliance, FP&A, and Credit Control.

One of the toughest challenges was the requirement for all roles to be based onsite in Dublin, five days a week. By working closely with Onda’s onsite MSP, we streamlined the process, built trust with candidates, and ensured the right skills were secured despite the market constraints.

Fidelis
G.NETWORK
32
Critical Hires
G.Network, upgrading London's internet with full-fibre broadband, needed to rapidly scale its team to support its ambitious expansion. Facing the challenges of hyper-growth, they partnered with Trust in SODA to optimize their hiring process. SODA provided a steady talent pipeline of high-quality candidates through dedicated resources, diversity-focused searches, and market insights. Over two years, SODA delivered 32 mission-critical hires across DevOps, Design & Change, Software Engineering, and Infrastructure, enabling G.Network to accelerate its scaling efforts.
G.Network
John Porter

‘Adam, Viki, Gabs and the wider team at Soda have been highly instrumental in enabling our scaling plans over the last few years. They have delivered some high calibre and strategic resources to our business quickly and are always ready to support our needs when required. As a client, I always feel that I have their complete focus and attention. I would highly recommend their services’.’

John Porter
John Porter
Head of Talent Acquisition
GUIDANT GLOBAL
129
Roles Placed
17
Brands Serviced
Guidant Global takes a creative approach to talent management. Having delivered bespoke recruitment solutions to clients all over the globe, Guidant Global is breaking the mould in the MSP, RPO, and SOW markets. To meet mounting demand and alleviate subsequent pressure on candidate pay rates, Guidant Global turned to the team at Trust in SODA to deliver complex hiring projects to their end clients. To date, the SODA squad have provided talent solutions across technology and enablement for seventeen of Guidant Global’s customers, including Dyson, Burberry, Pfizer, The AA, and Novartis. The seamless integration of Trust in SODA’s permanent and contract teams has created dependable hiring coverage across DevOps, Software Engineering, Cloud and Infrastructure, Data, and Creative roles.
Guidant Global
David Miranda

Trinnovo Group is a valued and trusted partner in our never-ending quest to find talent. 

David Miranda
David Miranda
Talent Consultant
NATWEST BOXED
23
Key Hires
Natwest Boxed, the UK's leading banking-as-a-service provider, needed to rapidly expand its team by 30 people in two months to support their growing customer base. They needed to fill hard-to-reach roles across SDET, Engineering Management, Java Development, and Product Management. Partnering with Trust in SODA, they leveraged a dedicated team of five recruiters. This collaboration resulted in over 100 shortlisted candidates, 45 interviews, and 23 successful placements within the tight two-month timeframe.
Natwest Boxed
Mike Jetson

NatWest Boxed and Trust in Soda have built a successful partnership focused on specialist engineering recruitment, ensuring access to top-tier talent. Together, they have prioritized diverse hiring, helping NatWest Boxed strengthen its engineering teams with a more inclusive and high-performing workforce.

Mike Jetson
Mike Jetson
(Talent Acquisition Lead - NatWest Boxed & Mettle by NatWest)
ONDA
2:1
CV to Interview Ratio

Founded in 2022, Onda is committed to providing customers with simpler and more effective cyber insurance coverage in the face of increasingly sophisticated threats.

Having previously worked with Trust in SODA’s consultants at a previous organisation, Onda’s hiring manager was confident in the value we could bring and chose to engage us for a new mandate.

Onda set an exceptionally high bar for candidate quality and needed a partner who could deliver critical hires in a tight timeframe, all while competing with other projects in the market.

We partnered with Onda on an exclusive basis, enabling us to carry out a thorough search across our community networks and the broader market.

With regular catchups alongside the TA team, we quickly aligned on the role requirements, including candidate profiles and culture fit.

By leaning on a deep understanding of Onda’s business imperatives, we successfully secured the two critical hires under demanding market conditions.

Onda
Onda

Trust in SODA has provided great candidates for our company as we start up here in Ireland. It’s been our single source of recruitment and we wouldn’t be where we are today without the hard work put in by the team.’ - VP of Engineering, Onda

Onda
Onda
VP of Engineering
QUANTSPARK

QuantSpark are a strategic analytics and AI consultancy that supercharges its clients’ operating models with advanced technology and bespoke, data-driven products.

After being recommended to QuantSpark by a previous customer, Trust in SODA was engaged alongside competing agencies to deliver a critical leadership role; however, due to SODA’s fast provision of high-quality profiles, the team was soon retained exclusively.

QuantSpark were looking for a blend of deep technical expertise and management experience, and they were operating inside strict budget parameters.

SODA conducted cultural interviews, competitor analysis, market mapping, and technical testing to ensure the right fit for the role, ultimately filling the position on time and in budget.

 

QuantSpark
QuantSpark

SODA provided constant communication and flexibility. Our business has a number of nuances that make recruitment challenging, and the SODA team constantly worked with us to ensure they were providing the best possible service. Not only from a client POV but based on candidate feedback, it was clear that SODA provides a thoughtful candidate experience. The team was flexible on fees and is looking for a long-term relationship. Our business does not typically work with agencies, and I'd be keen to partner with them again on an as-needed basis.

 

QuantSpark
QuantSpark
Talent Manager

MEET THE TEAM

Ryan Hill

Managing Director, SODA

Lauren Langdell

Director (DACH) and Founder at Women in DevOps

Ryan Jones

Associate Director - US

Adam Brinkley

Business Manager

Adam Whitehurst

Senior Principal Consultant

Zaynab Khan

Senior Recruitment Consultant - DACH

Dominika Kodadova

Principal Consultant

Nathan Peters

Team Lead & Senior Contract Recruitment Consultant

Joe Dukes

Principal Consultant (US)

Michelle Sutherland

Delivery Consultant

Robyn Links

Search Consultant

Aleksandra Zielinska

Consultant